School of Health Sciences News

OHS programs at Sask Polytech consolidate into a certificate program that will feature a two-week practicum
January 31, 2017 – Responding to feedback collected from students, employers and faculty, Saskatchewan Polytechnic is consolidating the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) applied certificate and certificate programs into a single certificate program. Launching in July 2017, the updated program will be offered both online and at the Saskatoon campus and will include a two-week practicum and easier access to student loans.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offering Continuing Care Assistant dual credit courses to Chinook high school students in partnership with the Cypress Health Region
June 15, 2016 - Students enrolled in the Chinook School Division can now enrol in up to four courses that will be recognized as credit towards both high school graduation and a Saskatchewan Polytechnic Continuing Care Assistant certificate.

Program supports community while providing students with valuable applied learning opportunities
May 6, 2016 - This Saturday, May 7, the community will be all smiles at the fifth annual Dental Day. The event sees dental hygiene and dental assisting students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Regina campus partnering with the Regina Food Bank and the Regina Open Door Society, to open a dental clinic to those in the community who need a checkup and other dental work.

Diane Edwards receives DAEC award for outstanding educator
October 27, 2015 - The Dental Assisting Educators of Canada (DAEC) recently announced Saskatchewan Polytechnic faculty member Diane Edwards as the recipient of their 2015 Award for Outstanding Educator. As a national body, DAEC provides the opportunity for its members to enhance and articulate dental assistant education in Canada.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 28,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.